Chemical Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,130 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in San Juan earn between $30,210 and $47,850.
- $23K10th
- $30K25th
- $38KMedian
- $48K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,070 | $3,506 | $20.23 |
| Median | $37,510 | $3,126 | $18.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,210 | $2,518 | $14.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,850 | $3,988 | $23.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($42,140) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $42,070 | $37,510 | $23,460 | $64,130 | 760 |
| Puerto Rico | $42,140 | $37,510 | $23,460 | $64,130 | 990 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 2nd of 3 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Mayaguez pays the most ($44,890).
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in San Juan: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$20.23 an hour on average, and $18.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do chemical technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4031; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.98, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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